How to Effectively Communicate with your Teen

By Larry F. Waldman, PhD, ABPP Many parents struggle with conversing with their adolescent. Attempts at communication often result in yelling, slamming doors, feelings of resentment, and a sense of hopelessness that issues can be resolved. Below are nine strategies to enhance communication with your teen. 1. Praise Positive Behavior Usually when a parent approaches their teen it is to [...]

2024-10-14T14:11:52-07:00October 14th, 2024|Categories: Children, Parenting, Student, Teens|Comments Off on How to Effectively Communicate with your Teen

Training Parents to Parent: A Five-Way Win for Schools

Schools today are required to provide more services than ever before.  For example, many schools across the nation offer a free hot breakfast and lunch to students.  Some schools serve as a community mental health center and some even supply medical services to the neighborhood. One service I believe schools can and should provide is parenting training.  Most parents [...]

2020-02-19T20:42:39-07:00July 19th, 2017|Categories: Education, Family, Parenting|Comments Off on Training Parents to Parent: A Five-Way Win for Schools